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AP Literature Terms - C Flashcards

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7422189678cacophonyGrating, inharmonious sounds0
7422192836caesuraA pause somewhere in the middle of a verse, often (but not always) marked by punctuation; used for a breath and oral poetry1
7422203501canonThe works considered important in a national literature or period; works widely read and studied2
7422208252caricatureA picture, description, or imitation of a person or thing in which certain striking characteristics or exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect3
7422217371carpe diem"Seize the day"; enjoy life while you can, a common theme in literature4
7422221120carthasisA cleansing of the spirit brought about by a dramatic tragedy in a characters life5
7422231782classicA highly regarded work of literature that haswith stood the test of time6
7422235745ClassicismDeriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality, objectivity, simplicity, and restraint7
7422242977climaxThe high point, or turning point, of a story or play8
7422246647Coming-of-age storyA tale in which a young protagonist experiences an introduction to adulthood. The character may develop understanding via disillusionment, education, doses of reality, or any other experiences that alter his or her emotional or intellectual maturity9
7422253937conceitA witty or ingenious thought or metaphor; a diverting or highly fanciful idea, often stated in figurative language10
7422260192connotationThe suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase11
7422263131consonanceThe repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a line of poetry; ex. "While you were naPPing, we were raPPing"12
7422273231coupletA pair of rhyming lines in a poem13
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